A PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT FIGURES OF SEATED HOUNDS circa 1770

Gordon, 1977, col. pl. XIV

The left hand dog has had its front right leg restored back on. There is also restoration to the tail and right haunch, perhaps covering chips and cracks in this area. There is restoration to the dog's lower jaw and to the bottom edge of his right hand ear. The right hand dog has had both front legs broken off and restored back on - the restoration is beginning to deteriorate. There is restoration to this dog's nose and to the lower edges of both his ears.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

For a very similar pair of hounds see Cohen and Motley, p. 162, no. 11.2.